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Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Other
Effective communication skills
- Other
Commitment to CPD and teaching
- Other
Enthusiasm
- Other
An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Other
Approachability
- Skills
Able to evaluate own radiological practice
- Skills
Independent in general and MSK ultrasound including chest wall.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
- Knowledge
Understand the principles of Clinical Governance
- Experience
Reporting A&E, GP, inpatient and out- patient plain radiograph examinations
- Experience
Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
- Experience
Experience in trauma imaging and reporting.
- Experience
Trauma MDT experience
- Qualifications and training
Medical Degree
- Qualifications and training
Full registration with GMC
- Qualifications and training
CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching
- Other
Interest to support the research group as a research officer role.
- Skills
Independent in speciality MSK US, PRP injections, chest wall experience.
- Skills
Computer, PACS and VR software literate
- Knowledge
Experience of paediatric MSK speciality investigation and reporting.
- Knowledge
Experience of rheumatological MSK speciality investigation and reporting. Including MDT experience.
- Knowledge
Able to contribute to a lymphoma/myeloma MDT.
- Experience
Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
- Experience
Reporting of speciality MSK CT and MR.
- Experience
Experience of MSK pathology including chest wall and whole body MRI.
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service and providing support for multidisciplinary meetings. The post-holder will also support the running of service in our main department at St George’s Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service which includes general plain radiography,, CT, ultrasound, and MRI.
In addition the post will contain general diagnostic adult sessions in CT and plain film reporting. The successful applicant would take part in general oncall and have participation in training and quality improvement activity would also be expected.
The post-holder will also participate in a full-time diagnostic on-call rota (approximately 1:15), alongside regular weekend working (with time off in-lieu).
It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A standard full-time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities which includes 9 PAs for direct clinical care and 1 supporting PAs. Sessions will be a mix of acute/emergency work and outpatient reporting. On-call commitment is required This post also includes teaching of undergraduates and radiology registrars in the department.
The diagnostic on-call is overseen by a single consultant with the support of a second consultant radiologist on weekends. Each week on call and weekend working is compensated by time in lieu during the week. The post-holder can expect up to approximately 5 weekends (on-call/second consultant) per year. The department is currently exploring how to address 7 day working. In the future, further sessional working in the evenings and at the weekend on a rotational basis may also be required.
Each job plan will be reviewed within 3 months of appointment and will be subject to change. Whilst it is likely that most of the sessions will be based at St George’s, some evening working and lists at either the Nelson or Queen Mary’s Roehampton may be needed. An indicative job plan is provided below.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Acute Trauma Radiology Consultant with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Nov 2026.
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